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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Braxton Baldridge #40444 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Braxton Baldridge completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 30:36, good for 9th in the men's 60-64 division. His race built through a quick opening mile of 9:25 before he found his best rhythm on the second mile, clocking 8:39 for his fastest mile of the day. The closing mile eased back to an 11:27 pace, rounding out a race with a strong middle push sandwiched between a solid start and a controlled finish. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Baldridge's negative split into mile two showed he had more to give once he settled in, a pattern worth building on for his next 5K effort.